Puma have announced an extension of their sponsorship agreement with the Ghanaian national team.
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Puma's agreement with the Ghanaian FA will become effective immediately and will see Puma continue to supply playing kits, training apparel and equipment to all associated Ghana National Football Teams. PUMA's production and distribution of official replica kits and fan merchandise for the GFA on a global level will also be ongoing.
Puma, who have been Ghana's official sponsors since 2005, expressed their delight at the deal being struck and continuing their relationship with the African team.
"We are very happy to extend our partnership with the Ghana Football Association," Christian Voigt, PUMA's Senior Head of Sports marketing said. "African Football is important to PUMA, and the ten years of partnership we have enjoyed with the GFA have seen some great moments.
"The appetite and passion for football in Ghana is infectious, and this wonderful spirit has endeared the national team to the world. We are proud to be associated with them and to continue this relationship."
Kwesi Nyantakyi, President of the Ghana Football Federation was also happy to see the deal go through, concluding that he hopes to continue to excel with Puma, starting with this month's AFCON tournament.
"We are very happy this partnership will continue. PUMA understands African Football and the nature of its teams and they have delivered everything we have asked of them," he said. "Signing this new contract with PUMA gives us great confidence for the years ahead, kicking off with the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations next week."
Ghana begin their bid for the 2015 AFCON title when they take on Senegal at the Estadio de Mongomo on Monday evening.
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